Puff pastry pies "Cherry on cognac"
8 servings
50 minutes
Cherry on Cognac puff pastries are a refined treat filled with the aroma of vanilla and the tart taste of flambéed cherries. This dessert references European traditions of pairing fruits with alcohol, adding depth to the filling's flavor. The crispy puff pastry becomes golden and tender, while the hot sweet cherries soaked in cognac reveal their spicy character. These pastries are perfect with a cup of strong tea or coffee and can complement a dessert menu with a glass of dessert wine in a festive atmosphere. The simplicity of preparation combined with elegant flavor makes them a special choice for both everyday treats and festive occasions.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Prepare the filling. In a medium heated pan, add cherries and simmer for 5 minutes. Add sugar to taste (depending on the acidity of the cherries), and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Frozen cherries: 300 g
- Sugar: to taste
2
Add cognac (preferably French) and flambé. Set aside the finished filling.
- Cognac: 50 g
3
Roll out the puff yeast dough to a thickness of 5 mm, dusting it with flour. Cut the rolled dough into portioned squares of approximately 12x12 cm. You should get about 8.
- Yeast puff pastry: 500 g
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
4
Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of the prepared dough squares.
- Frozen cherries: 300 g
5
Grease the perpendicular edges of the square with egg yolk and seal the pie into a triangle. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with all squares;)
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
6
Place the prepared pies on a baking sheet (prepare the sheet by greasing it with a little vegetable oil and dusting it with a thin layer of flour). Let the pies rest for 15-30 minutes for the dough to rise better.
7
Brush the surface of the pastries with the remaining egg yolk and place in the oven for 15 minutes until a brown crust forms. Done;)
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces